In a post on their website, Met Eireann said: "Friday will be mild with a good deal of cloud. It will be mainly dry. However, there's a risk of some patchy rain or drizzle in Connacht and Ulster, especially in coastal areas. the best of any sunny breaks will be in Leinster and Munster. Highest temperatures of 14C to 17C with moderate southwest breezes.

"Saturday will be a brighter day with sunny spells. There may be a few cloudier periods with the risk of a little drizzle. Highest temperatures of 13C to 16C with light to moderate south to southwest breezes.

Members of the public enjoying the good weather in St Stephens Green, Dublin (Image: Gareth Chaney Collins)

"Sunday will be dry with good sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 14C to 19C. It will be warmest in the midlands and Connacht and coolest on east and north coasts with light to moderate north to northeast breezes.

"Current indications suggest that Monday and Tuesday will be dry and warm in many areas with sunny spells. On Monday temperatures will range from 13C to 19C with highest values in Connacht and coolest on eastern coasts due to easterly breezes.